Ohio Business Week Foundation Development Coordinator

ENTRY LEVEL JOB POSTING Development Coordinator Organization:  Ohio Business Week Foundation, a statewide non-profit organization that provides high school students with a unique, hands-on experience with business and entrepreneurship. Responsibilities:  By wearing multiple hats in our quaint Grandview office, you will: Raise funds through grants to support the program and Foundation. Maintain existing grant relationships by communicating with contributors; Identify new funding opportunities through research and networking; Make initial contact with potential corporate supporters and initiate dialogue; and Write grants to solicit new funding and conduct appropriate follow-up. Implement public relations  and Marketing activities to promote Ohio Business Week. Represent the Foundation in a variety of community partnership capacities; Manage and update the Foundation's web site www.ohiobusinessweek.org; Oversee the writing and publication of OBW News; Write and distribute appropriate news releases; Oversee the design of student profiles; Track media exposure throughout the state; and Assist in the distribution of direct mail. Recruit participants & volunteers for Ohio Business Week. Create promotional materials and informational guides; Assist at tradeshows, conferences, school presentations, etc. to gain broader exposure; Schedule in-school presentations to raise the awareness of the program; and Communicate with educators and alumni to seek their involvement. Assist with program implementation and execution Provide necessary support and guidance to volunteers at the program; and Duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Program Director. Requirements: Bachelors degree in marketing, journalism, communications, English or public relations; Excellent writing and editing skills; Superior research skills; Fundraising experience a plus; Web design experience with knowledge of Dreamweaver and HTML preferred; Layout and print design experience; Media relations experience preferred; Public speaking experience; Basic understanding of business; Commitment to attend all OBW programs; and A valid Ohio driver's license and a reliable automobile. Interested candidates should submit a resume along with writing samples by September 12 to: Ohio Business Week Foundation 1572 West First Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212 Fax:  (614) 488-6873 johndavis@ohiobusinessweek.org www.ohiobusinessweek.org No phone calls please.

Date Posted: April 2008